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Repairs Manager – Responsive Repairs
Salary: £41,199 – £42,939 + essential car user

The London Borough of Croydon are keen to employ the services of an experienced Responsive Repairs Manager to join their Responsive Repairs Team, which is based within the Adult Services and Housing Department. Reporting to the Head of Responsive Repairs you will be delivering an excellent repairs service to approximately 14,000 council homes and 2,500 leasehold properties across the Borough under long-term partnering arrangements.

Croydon Council is the economic and social capital of the South East, with an international profile and diverse business interests, including the largest shopping centre in the South East. With a population of over 33,000 it is the most populated London Borough, spending over £900 million per year and employing over 10,000 staff.

Following a restructure they are now seeking a Repairs Manager with the skills, drive and enthusiasm to motivate and lead the team to improve the overall repairs service. To achieve outstanding levels of service the new post will require an inspirational and innovative manager who can identify and deliver continuous improvement, challenge current procedures and who has a track record of leading teams effectively through change.

• Proven management experience essential – you will be responsible for a team of 13 staff and the partnering contractor
• A background of working within a Social Housing environment – responsive repairs experience would be desirable
• A revelant Technical Qualification – a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent
• Commitment to service improvement through effective team management, problem solving and forging strong partnerships
• An understanding of the impact of activities on the cost effectiveness and quality of the service, dealing with conflicting demands but delivering high quality work to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of current building regulations and a good knowledge of the Right to Repair Act and disrepair protocols.

The Council is always looking for committed and talented people. In return they support a wide range of training activities and initiatives across all levels of employees, they encourage development and invest heavily in helping you excel and achieve your full potential.

Croydon Council has one of the best benefits schemes in local government. From an unbeatable government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, flexible working and generous annual leave entitlement, to high street shopping vouchers and fantastic health and leisure discounts.

All third party applications will be forwarded to Hays.

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